Three Crosses
Ward in Herefordshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.096, -2.553 |
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| OS grid ref: | SO 62 44 |
| Dialling code: | 01885 (Pencombe) |
Three Crosses is a compact, predominantly rural electoral ward in Herefordshire, England, characterised by rolling farmland, hedgerows and small, dispersed villages and hamlets. The landscape is typical of the county: pasture, orchards and narrow country lanes punctuated by stone and brick cottages, with a handful of historic parish churches and lanes that attract walkers and cyclists rather than heavy traffic.
Locally the economy leans on agriculture, horticulture and small-scale rural businesses, with many residents using nearby market towns for shops and services. Community life often centres on village halls, church activities and seasonal events; the area’s quieter pace and attractive countryside also make it popular with people seeking rural living or recreational day visitors. Public transport is limited, so car travel is the norm for most households.
Postcode districts covering Three Crosses
Most populated places nearby
- Gloucester 21.9 miles35.2 km
- Cheltenham 24.4 miles39.3 km
- Worcester 16.1 miles25.9 km
- Hereford 7.4 miles11.8 km
- Kidderminster 23.5 miles37.8 km
- Great Malvern 10 miles16 km
- Droitwich Spa 20.5 miles32.9 km
- Stourport-on-Severn 20.5 miles33 km
- Tewkesbury 18.8 miles30.2 km
- Bishop's Cleeve 23.5 miles37.8 km
- Churchdown 22.2 miles35.7 km
- Cinderford 18.5 miles29.8 km
Neighbouring places
- Stretton Grandison Parish 0.8 miles1.2 km
- Eggleton Parish 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Yarkhill Parish 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Canon Frome Parish 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Much Cowarne Parish 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Ashperton Parish 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Westhide Parish 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Tarrington Built-up area 2.3 miles3.8 km
- Ocle Pychard Parish 2.5 miles4 km
- Moreton Jeffries Parish 2.5 miles4 km
- Stoke Edith Parish 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Weston Beggard Parish 2.8 miles4.4 km
Example postcodes in Three Crosses
HR8 2JS, HR7 4HE, HR7 4RD, HR1 3RH, HR1 3RE, HR1 3PQ, HR8 2SH, HR8 2QD, HR7 4JE … See all
Transport links
- Birmingham International Airport 42 miles67.7 km
- Bristol Airport 49.8 miles80.2 km
- Ledbury Railway Station 6.5 miles10.4 km
- Hereford Railway Station 7 miles11.3 km
Hotels near Three Crosses Ad
- Alexander Park Resort 4 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Wheatsheaf Inn 3.9 miles6.2 km
- Castle House Hotel 3 7.4 miles11.9 km
- The Godwins 4.3 miles6.9 km
- The Feathers Hotel, Ledbury, Herefordshire 4 6.9 miles11.1 km
- The Talbot Inn 4 6.9 miles11.1 km
- Cotford Hotel 3 9.6 miles15.5 km
- Great Malvern Hotel 3 9.6 miles15.5 km
- The Malvern Hills Hotel 3 9.1 miles14.6 km
- The Falcon Hotel 2 6.7 miles10.7 km
Schools in Three Crosses
- Ashperton Primary Academy Primary
- Burley Gate C of E Primary School Primary
- Queenswood School Independent - special
Local points of interest
- Hoar Wood Forest 6.5 miles10.4 km
- Rotherwas Estate 7.1 miles11.3 km
- Edgar Street Stadium 7.4 miles12 km
- Hereford Racecourse Recreation 7.7 miles12.3 km
- Blackmore Park Estate 11.5 miles18.5 km
- Harewood Estate 11.5 miles18.6 km
- Elgar Birthplace Museum Museum 13.5 miles21.7 km
- Stanbrook Abbey (1838-1871) Historic site 13.6 miles21.9 km
- University of Worcester University 14.9 miles24 km
- Witley Court Historic site 15.2 miles24.4 km
- Flits National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 15.2 miles24.5 km
- Worcester Racecourse Recreation 15.3 miles24.6 km